During your stay in Anchorage treat yourself to a fine-dining experience we highly recommend for a celebration or just a special meal . It is just a few minutes drive from our apartment rental. (Reservations recommended.) And don’t be put off by the location in a little neighborhood shopping mall located not too far from the airport.

Appropriately described as “disarmingly unpretentious, Kincaid Grill does haute without a whiff of haughty… a delightful blend of friendly and formal”.

A chef-owned, fine-dining restaurant & bar specializing in Alaska Regional Cuisine that has earned top reviews.

You can read my Trip Advisor review here:

I don’t know why we didn’t visit here sooner, but we will surely be back! We dined here on my birthday and were seated immediately even though we didn’t have reservations (which are a must we found out even on a weekday night).

The Seafood Fusion (coconut milk based) soup with a wonton and piece of King Crab was a perfect start to a delicious meal.

The Kodiak Scallops grilled beautifully on creamy risotta was fabulous to the last bite. My husband enjoyed the House Gumbo and Lamb Lollipops. I got so excited when the entrees arrived that I forgot to snap a photo!! Trust me, it was as beautiful as it was tasty. {Check out Kincaid Grill’s website and Trip Advisor for more photos and complete menu offerings.}

I was surprised with a complimentary dessert even though we dined lightly so I chose Chocolate Pot De Creme. It was almost too pretty to eat with a lovely fresh flower garnish and a candle.

The service was great and we highly recommend it to anyone. I only wish that they were open for lunch, too.

5 Reasons to Visit Alaska …

Knowing my how deeply my husband Paul loves Alaska, the Great Land as he fondly calls it, I asked him to name the top 5 things he loves about Alaska. Now to be honest there was a dislike, too, but we’ll get to that later.

As you may have read in our little sidebar biography, Paul truly had a “love-at-first-sight” moment when he saw a magazine photo of Mt. McKinley (now called Denali) when he was just a young school boy. He asked his dad where that mountain was and that’s when “ALASKA” became his dream destination when he grew up. So even before he made his first trip to Alaska, he would say Mt McKinley’s rugged scenic beauty drew him here.

#1 Rugged Scenic Beauty

Winter Sunrise at the Wildlife Conservation Center near Girdwood and Portage Glacier on Turnagain Arm

At 17, Paul jumped at the opportunity to spend a summer in Tok, Alaska, to help start a wilderness camp for boys. It was a bonafide adventure, the real thing … frontier living in a log cabin … in the woods … right in the middle of the grand majestic scenery and wildlife. And you know, he still finds the mountain scenery awesome and spotting a moose amazing, even if it’s just in our front yard! Yes, wildlife ranks up there in his top 5 reasons he still lives in Alaska.

#2 Wildlife (Yes, it’s still wild even if it’s in the front yard!)

One of Anchorage’s resident moose out for a walk on the Southport Neighborhood Greenbelt in Anchorage AK

Paul left Tok but returned again this time to make Alaska his home. He just couldn’t resist Alaska’s appeal and a major part of that was spending time outdoors. Even in his home state of New York, he grew up spending much of his youth hunting and fishing. What better place to hunt and fish than wild untouched Alaska? Hunting and fishing actually led him to his career with Fish & Game as a fisheries biologist spending many years working in the field on remote Kodiak Island known for Kodiak bears. In fact, he became known there for working so closely with these bears that he had names for them.

#5 History & Frontiersmen

Paul has quite a collection of Alaskan-themed books about the pioneers that made their own way and he had the privilege of knowing some of these men like the old bear guides on Kodiak Island. These men and their stories grew Paul’s love for the wilderness to a great extent.

One of our family’s favorite places to visit near Anchorage is Hatcher Pass and Independence Mine, an old gold mine. It is one of those off-the-beaten path spots to poke around and explore while imagining what life was like back in the old days of mining. I will include it in our TOP 10 LIST soon!

Alaska is truly unique to the United States offering such a diverse climate, culture, geography, history, beauty, and adventure. Maybe you, too, have dreams of Alaska and be able to plan a trip to explore and experience it for yourself.

And the thing he doesn’t like? Well, we’re getting old and snow removal is not one of our favorite things … 10 inches in one day can make a sore body.

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Meet the Local Owners

WHEN WE TRAVEL,
we have high expectations for accommodations and service, so as local owners/managers we have set high standards to assure our guests have the best stay for their dream vacations. With almost 100 five-star guest reviews, our guests can book with confidence.

AS A YOUNG BOY,
Paul was awed by a photo of Alaska's Mt. McKinley and determined to visit Alaska. At age 17 his dream came true. Now after 40 plus years here working as a biologist, hunting and fishing this great land, Alaska's majestic scenery and amazing wildlife continue to awe him.

Our Guest Reviews

Jim (business trip) wrote about our apartment:

"Comfortable, quiet and convenient"

"As a business traveler, I spend a lot of time in hotels. Due to the high cost of hotels in Anchorage in the Summer, I chise Paul and Darlene's rental thanks to the many positive reviews and price, I was not disappointed! Comfortable, quiet and convenient, this vacation rental has everything I needed and more. Kitchen, laundry, comfortable bed and full bath and easy access to grocery and dining. Love sushi, make sure to check out Ronnie Sushi less than a mile away."

Our Guest Reviews

Martha O. (business trip) wrote about our apartment:

"Peaceful and private accommodations in great neighborhood"

"I loved the privacy and location of this property. The condo was very nicely furnished and quite comfortable. I loved the private driveway and entrance. There is a large backyard enclosed with a privacy fence. This place is tucked away but is still close to anything and everything. Very nice owners too who reached out to ensure I had everything I needed. I highly recommend this place. "